Big Republican Donors Still on the Fence
Bigwigs are waiting for the first voting contests to provide fresh evidence about who is electable.
US Elections 2016
Presidential and congressional elections were held in the United States on November 8. The Atlantic Sentinel endorsed the Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, who lost to Republican Donald Trump. Republicans defended their majorities in Congress.
There is No “Silent Majority” Waiting to Elect Cruz
Republicans won’t win the presidential election this year only by raising evangelical, white turnout.
On Defense, Republican Rubio Veers to the Extreme
The Florida senator accuses other presidential contenders of abetting Islamic State terrorists.
Guide to the 2016 Republican Presidential Primaries
Some primaries matter more than others. Here is a look at the most important Republican contests.
How America Earned Donald Trump
The property tycoon and presidential candidate promises a return to better days that never really were.
Republican Criticism of Islamic State Strategy Feckless
Republicans describe the fight in civilizational terms but don’t call for substantial changes in strategy.
Let’s Not Worry About a Contested Convention Yet
The Republican Party has designed its nominating process in such a way as to avoid exactly this.
Cruz Moves Up But Still Long Shot in Republican Contest
The Texas senator is starting to look like the favorite in Iowa, but winning Iowa is not enough.
Iowa Republicans Wonder If Rubio Is Serious
Iowans complain that the senator from Florida isn’t putting in much of an effort in their state.
Republicans to America: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
The politics of fear may work for Republican candidates, but only in the short term.
Ballot Requirements Another Way the Party Decides
Getting on the ballot in all states is a challenge for presidential candidates who lack party support.
Donald Trump Starts Plotting His Exit
The property tycoon was never going to win. His demise is proof that the party still decides.
Republicans Wrongly Bet Paris Attacks Will Change Minds
Americans are no more interested in another Middle Eastern war than they were a week ago.
Republicans Should Stop Obsessing About Tax Cuts
Republicans aren’t going to win the 2016 election with an economic program out of the 1980s.
Rubio’s Hawkishness Could Become a Problem
An exchange with Rand Paul makes clear just how far to the right Marco Rubio is on foreign policy.